I used to be a bigger Clapton fan but he is too eclectic for me. While I would never downplay his skills I just can't put him too far up my list anymore (although he'd make my top 20).
To me, SRV even out Jimi'd Jimi. I think Stevie's versions of both Little Wing and Voodoo Chile are better than JImi's. BTW, I remember seeing a Youtube clip of Satch, Vai, and Mamlsteen performing Little Wing together. To say it sucked is an understatement. Even though all three of those guys have tremendous virtuosity, the soul and feeling (and tone) of SRV (or Jimi) just wasn't there.
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